{"id":5798,"date":"2024-06-11T17:24:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T17:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/?page_id=5798"},"modified":"2026-09-13T14:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T14:29:30","slug":"criminal-harassment-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/criminal-harassment-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Harassment Lawyer in Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1440px + 50px );margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>A criminal harassment or \u2018stalking\u2019 conviction can mean a criminal record or jail, even without any physical contact. It can also affect reputations and relationships, as charges often stem from a breakup or a family dispute.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> and the Strategic Criminal Defence team have helped people across Greater Victoria since 2021. We work to resolve charges early, avoid a record, or win at trial.<\/p>\n<p><b>Our efforts are supported by:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>40+ combined years of criminal defence experience.<\/li>\n<li>75+ five-star Google reviews from past clients.<\/li>\n<li>Involvement in hundreds of cases across the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We focus only on criminal defence. You get our full attention. We\u2019re available 24\/7 for urgent arrests and bail hearings.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><h2>What should you do next?<\/h2>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re accused of criminal harassment, these steps can protect your case:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Stop all contact with your accuser. <\/b>Don\u2019t try to explain yourself or apologize. Further contact can serve as evidence and may breach any existing release conditions.<\/li>\n<li><b>Save your own messages, call logs, and social media history<\/b>. The full context often shows your real intent, not just the messages police saw.<\/li>\n<li><b>Contact us before you speak with the police or your accuser again<\/b>. We can explain your rights and any conditions already in place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Taking these steps early can prevent you from making your situation worse. If the police haven\u2019t yet charged you, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/pre-charge-legal-advice\/\">pre-charge legal<\/a> advice to further strengthen your legal position.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>What is criminal harassment?<\/h2>\n<p>Criminal harassment, under <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-264.html\">section 264 of the Criminal Code<\/a>,\u00a0 does not require physical contact or violence. The Crown must show you knew, or should have known, that your conduct was causing fear.<\/p>\n<p>The complainant\u2019s fear must be reasonable. It can be fear for their own safety or for someone they know.<\/p>\n<p><b>Threatening conduct that could lead to a criminal harassment charge includes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repeatedly following or watching someone, or a place they live, work, or visit.<\/li>\n<li>Repeatedly contacting someone, directly or indirectly, including by phone, text, or social media.<\/li>\n<li>Threatening someone, or someone close to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A single incident can be enough if it is clearly threatening, though most charges involve a pattern of repeated conduct.<\/p>\n<p>Criminal harassment is a hybrid offence with no mandatory minimum penalty.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Crown can treat it as:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A more serious (indictable) offence: up to 10 years of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/jail-sentences\/\">imprisonment<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>A less serious (summary) offence: up to 2 years less a day in jail, and a $5,000 fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2>What could a criminal harassment charge cost you long-term?<\/h2>\n<p>A criminal harassment charge carries risks beyond jail time. If the accusations involve a spouse, partner, or family member, that relationship is a factor at sentencing. Under the Criminal Code, it can lead to a harsher penalty.<\/p>\n<p>A no-contact condition, from bail or a peace bond, can bar you from your own home or from seeing your children, even before any trial.<\/p>\n<p><b>A conviction can have a long-term effect on:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Custody arrangements.<\/li>\n<li>Immigration status.<\/li>\n<li>Professional licences that require a clean record.<\/li>\n<li>Job applications.<\/li>\n<li>Ease of travel, including to the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Is a protection order the same as a criminal charge?<\/h3>\n<p>Not always. Many criminal harassment cases run alongside a separate civil protection order. A person may seek a protection order under BC\u2019s Family Law Act through the family court. This does not usually involve the police and does not result in a criminal record on its own.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, you breach a protection order or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/peace-bond\/\">peace bond<\/a> from criminal court, that\u2019s a crime. We can advise you on both a criminal harassment charge and any protection order tied to it.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>How can Strategic Criminal Defence help?<\/h2>\n<p>If someone makes a criminal harassment complaint about you, the local police will likely take up the case. This could be the Victoria Police Department, Saanich Police, Oak Bay Police, or an RCMP detachment.<\/p>\n<p>The earlier you call us, the sooner we can start protecting your rights and building your defence.<\/p>\n<p>The police may release you with a Promise to Appear and a court date after charging you. If you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/bail-hearings\/\">bail hearing<\/a>, they may take you to the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre on Wilkinson Road.<\/p>\n<p>We can represent you at the hearing.\u00a0 Your lawyer can try to negotiate release conditions that let you keep your job and see your children, where possible.<\/p>\n<p><b>However, bail for criminal harassment almost always comes with strict conditions, such as:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No contact with the complainant.<\/li>\n<li>Staying away from the complainant\u2019s home and\/or workplace.<\/li>\n<li>Regular reporting to a bail supervisor.<\/li>\n<li>A possible curfew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Breaching any of these conditions is a new criminal charge on its own.<\/p>\n<h3>How can we help resolve your criminal harassment case?<\/h3>\n<p><b>After you\u2019re released, your lawyer can:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review the full communication history and any surveillance evidence against you.<\/li>\n<li>Work to reduce your charge, resolve it without a criminal record, or take your case to trial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Victoria Law Courts, at 850 Burdett Avenue, hear criminal harassment cases. However, there is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/rp-pr\/csj-sjc\/ilp-pji\/pb-rpc\/pb2-rpc2.html\">good chance<\/a> that your case doesn\u2019t proceed to trial, since most criminal cases in Canada resolve before that point.<\/p>\n<p><b>We can often pursue plea bargaining or <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/diversion-program-resolutions\/\"><b>pre-trial resolutions<\/b><\/a><b> for criminal harassment cases, such as:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A peace bond<\/b>. You agree to conditions like no contact for up to a year, and the Crown withdraws the charge without a conviction.<\/li>\n<li><b>Diversion<\/b>. A first-time or lower-risk case is resolved outside court, often through counselling, with no conviction on your record.<\/li>\n<li><b>A reduced charge<\/b>. The Crown agrees to a lesser offence in exchange for a guilty plea, avoiding a criminal harassment conviction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Victoria lawyer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> worked inside the Crown Prosecution Service and in Judges&#8217; Chambers before moving to defence work. That experience shapes how she looks for weak points in the Crown\u2019s case to build your defence.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what clients have said about us. Remember that past results do not guarantee future outcomes.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cCould not be more thankful for her support and professionalism\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cExcellent service from start to finish. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia L. Hunter<\/a> was professional, knowledgeable, approachable, and always quick to respond. She clearly explained the process, kept me informed, and handled my case with care and confidence. Her hard work led to a successful outcome and I could not be more thankful for her support and professionalism.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>Y.S.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cThe best choice I could have made\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI retained <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> for a legal matter and it was the best choice I could have made. Right from the start, Julia was knowledgeable, thoughtful and responsive. Even as time dragged on, she remained diligent with advice and was always available to talk. All of Julia\u2019s hard work eventually led to a favourable outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>C.H.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cHighly recommended\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving Julia as our lawyer gave us confidence we would get the best possible outcome to our horrible nightmare. 10\/10 &#8211; Highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> @ Strategic!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>K.C-R.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h2>What defences could we use in your case?<\/h2>\n<p>Every harassment case depends on its own facts. Here are some options:<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 30%; text-align: left;\">DEFENCE<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 70%; text-align: left;\">HOW IT APPLIES<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Defence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>No reasonable fear<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How It Applies\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">The other person's fear was not reasonable, given the full circumstances of the case.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Defence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Lawful authority<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How It Applies\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">The contact was legally permitted, such as serving legal documents or lawful debt collection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Defence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>No knowledge or recklessness<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How It Applies\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">You did not know, and had no reason to know, that your conduct was unwanted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Defence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Mistaken identity or account compromise<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How It Applies\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Someone else sent the messages or made the contact, such as through a shared device or a hacked account.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Defence\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Charter violations<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"How It Applies\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Police carried out an unlawful search, an improper arrest, or delayed your right to a lawyer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\"><p>To identify the best defence, we review all evidence. This includes the full pattern of communication, not just the messages police relied on.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-5798-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-5798-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f5f5f5 } #accordion-5798-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#f5f5f5; border-width:0px; background-color:#f5f5f5; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 34px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-title a{font-size:24px;color:#c22127;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .toggle-content{font-size:17px;color:#000000;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-title a:not(.active):hover, #accordion-5798-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:not(.active):hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-5798-1\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-cb92ee93d64fd3a99 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-cb92ee93d64fd3a99 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cb92ee93d64fd3a99 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cb92ee93d64fd3a99\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5798-1\" data-target=\"#cb92ee93d64fd3a99\" href=\"#cb92ee93d64fd3a99\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I be charged with criminal harassment without ever threatening anyone?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cb92ee93d64fd3a99\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. The charge does not require a threat or violence. Repeated unwanted contact or following someone is enough if it causes a reasonable fear for their safety.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-c1855e01548069137 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-c1855e01548069137 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c1855e01548069137 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c1855e01548069137\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5798-1\" data-target=\"#c1855e01548069137\" href=\"#c1855e01548069137\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will a no-contact order stop me from seeing my children?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c1855e01548069137\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>It can. If your children live with the other person, a standard no-contact condition may block contact until a judge changes it. We can ask the court for an exception.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-ccd30dbdabd7579d7 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-ccd30dbdabd7579d7 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-ccd30dbdabd7579d7 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ccd30dbdabd7579d7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5798-1\" data-target=\"#ccd30dbdabd7579d7\" href=\"#ccd30dbdabd7579d7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can criminal harassment charges be dropped if the other person asks?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ccd30dbdabd7579d7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Not automatically. The Crown decides whether to continue the case, not the other person. Many cases proceed even if the person named in the charge no longer wants to pursue it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-0dc58f192194ddbfa .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5798-1 .panel-0dc58f192194ddbfa .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0dc58f192194ddbfa fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0dc58f192194ddbfa\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5798-1\" data-target=\"#0dc58f192194ddbfa\" href=\"#0dc58f192194ddbfa\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is criminal harassment the same as uttering threats?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0dc58f192194ddbfa\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No. Uttering threats is a <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-264.1.html\">separate Criminal Code offence<\/a>, though the two are often charged together. Harassment focuses on repeated conduct that causes fear, not a specific threat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column cases grey-box\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 25px 50px 25px 50px;\"><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-bottom : 25px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:8px;max-width:100px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" title=\"Julia Hunter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-254x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-53248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-200x236.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-400x473.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p><strong>Verified By: <b>\u00a0Julia Hunter, Criminal Defence Lawyer<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.618;\">Last Modified: September 13, 2026<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p>Julia Hunter is a senior criminal defence lawyer at Strategic Criminal Defence in Victoria, BC. 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